STEM Lesson Plans

Introduce the concept of architecture by asking students what they think an architect does. Discuss the importance of architecture in our lives, and give examples such as buildings, bridges, and parks

This activity can be classified as Performance Based Learning. Student teams take on the role of engineers as they redesign existing packaging that are already in the market. For example, a box used

Today, students will calculate the volume of a cube. They will work on measuring and determining how much soil they will need. What is volume? How do we find volume? Volume of gardening cubes

Students will learn about the physics of motion and force and use those to create a mini-golf course hole that has obstacles and an environmental awareness theme.

This lesson plan will introduce students to the basics of 3D modeling and design using Tinkercad. Materials: Computers with internet access Tinkercad accounts for each student (if your school does not

This is the 2nd part in a 4 lesson series. This lesson is on the fins and how they work with balanced and unbalanced forces. Students will need the worksheet, the article for read and reflect, foam

How to use everyday materials to make a car go. Toliet paper roll, tape, water bottle, balloon and straw.

Students will design and build the tallest tower/structure using candy/marshmallows and toothpicks.

Students will use knowledge of translation, rotation and reflection to create unique 3d designs. Students will be designing backpack tags using geometry principals on graph paper, then transferring

In this lesson, students will calculate the surface area of rectangular prism, first constructed and then deconstructed and make observations about any potential differences. Making these connections

Students will focus on the Engineering Design process, which includes researching, as well as making improvements to a design, with appropriate testing. Basic materials, pencil, paper, scissors, tape

This lesson plan assesses motions and forces concepts through roller coasters. Plan, design and construct a successful roller coaster track that is capable of rolling a marble through its entire

Model Building For Disaster is a 4-6 week unit in which students research natural disasters around the world and their effect on developing countries. Following their research, student teams design

In this lesson, students will identify the significance of the shapes found in and around their home. Making these connections will provide a real-world framework to their understanding of mathematics

This lesson teaches students about lines, angles, measuring and naming angles, using a protractor, and engages students by having them build a catapult and measure best angle for furthest launch.

The students will create a Three Sisters Garden by participating in a teamwork activity, listening to a read aloud, watching a video, creating a diagram, planting the garden, and creating a video

Summary: In groups students will construct a Rube Goldberg device made completely out of found objects that includes at least 5 simple machines and students will identify the energy transformations

THE PHYSICS BEHIND RC PLANE This lesson plan focuses on the following standards : HS.P3U2.7 Use mathematics and computational thinking to explain how Newton’s laws are used in engineering and

PROJECTILE MOTION IN ACTION :How to make a spy balloon catapult (Design, Build and Test Spy Balloon Catapult) This lesson Plan will focus on different fun and engaging activities pertaining to one of

Students investigate options for covering a unique shaped pool with circular solar pool covers. This lesson includes using a scaled drawing to create calculations and creating a proposal.

Students will design a keychain in Tinkercad, strengthening their understanding of metric units and design, while also using the following mathematical vocabulary: volume, prism, cylinder, millimeters

Lesson Summary: Student will be creating a blueprint for their seed that will be planted in the classroom garden. They will use the paper towels as spacing and layout guides when they plant in the

This is a 2 day lesson plan where a local contractor comes in and presents on building roofs and on snow load code. The second day is an activity where the students test out different slopes and

This lesson plan will the students appreciate the concept of volume since the students will be involve in the process of learning. They will be the ones to measure the dimensions of the real-life